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ACP Quality Connect Atrial Fibrillation

ACP, in collaboration with the Heart Rhythm Society, has launched the ACP Quality Connect Atrial Fibrillation (AF), which provides participants with the skills to lead practice transformation and QI efforts, resulting in real and meaningful change in AF management and stroke prevention. The program takes a collaborative, team-based approach to implement practice transformation and QI strategies that improve care of patients with AF and help prevent stroke. The skills gained through participation can be applied to a number of other clinical conditions and quality challenges. The program offers specialized training in:

QI and practice transformation methodology

Identifying and understanding stroke risk in the AF patient

Engagement of patients in understanding the risks and benefits of anticoagulants

Developing a treatment plan together with patients to reduce stroke risk

Assisting patients in managing their own treatment and health

Integrating use of ACP’s patient tools in practice and treatment workflow

Educational Opportunities

Upcoming Webinars

Atrial Fibrillation: Using Quality Improvement to analyze and transform care and management of atrial fibrillation patients

During this 1 hour webinar, participants will learn to identify risk factors for stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), as well as how to identify anticoagulants used for stroke prevention. The webinar will also include a discussion of when to refer to a specialist, and how primary care physicians and specialists can better communicate and collaborate on their patients with Afib. Support for this webinar is provided by Bristol-Myers Squibb.

ACP Practice Advisor® Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Module

A brand new Atrial Fibrillation module has been added to ACP Practice Advisor®. This module,Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation, addresses three primary strategies for reducing stroke: (1) diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF), (2) AF anticoagulation therapy, and (3) referral of complex AF patients for consultation with a cardiologist or electrophysiologist when it is clear that desired patient outcomes are not being met with prescribed therapy. Users of this the Atrial Fibrillation module will be eligible for CME and MOC credit. At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Recognize atrial fibrillation in patients not yet diagnosed with the disorder, including those with comorbidities such as sleep apnea and thyroid disorders

Apply the CHADS2; CHA2DS2-VASC; and HAS-BLED risk scoring systems to determine appropriate anticoagulation therapy based upon individual risk of stroke and bleeding

Effectively communicate with patients regarding the pros and cons of different anticoagulation strategies; the risk of stroke and bleeding; and the importance of lifelong adherence to the prescribed therapy

Refer appropriate patients to a cardiologist or electrophysiologist for consultation as soon as it is clear that desired patient outcomes for rate or rhythm control, symptom relief or stroke risk reduction are not being met with prescribed therapy.